The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Fugue No. 1 in C Major, BWV 846/2Johann Sebastian Bach, Emerson String Quartet
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Fugue No. 5 in D Major, BWV 850/2Johann Sebastian Bach, Emerson String Quartet
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Fugue No. 12 in F Minor, BWV 857/2Johann Sebastian Bach, Emerson String Quartet
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Fugue No. 14 in F-Sharp Minor, BWV 859/2Johann Sebastian Bach, Emerson String Quartet
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Fugue No. 16 in G Minor, BWV 861/2Johann Sebastian Bach, Emerson String Quartet
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Fugue No. 17 in A-Flat Major, BWV 862/2Johann Sebastian Bach, Emerson String Quartet
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Fugue No. 18 in G-Sharp Minor, BWV 863/2Johann Sebastian Bach, Emerson String Quartet
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Fugue No. 20 in A Minor, BWV 865/2Johann Sebastian Bach, Emerson String Quartet
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Fugue No. 23 in B Major, BWV 868/2Johann Sebastian Bach, Emerson String Quartet
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Fugue No. 24 in B Minor, BWV 869/2Johann Sebastian Bach, Emerson String Quartet
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2: Fugue No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 871/2Johann Sebastian Bach, Emerson String Quartet
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2: Fugue No. 5 in D Major, BWV 874/2Johann Sebastian Bach, Emerson String Quartet
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2: Fugue No. 7 in E-Flat Major, BWV 876/2Johann Sebastian Bach, Emerson String Quartet
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2: Fugue No. 8 in D-Sharp Minor, BWV 877/2Johann Sebastian Bach, Emerson String Quartet
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2: Fugue No. 9 in E Major, BWV 878/2Johann Sebastian Bach, Emerson String Quartet
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2: Fugue No. 16 in G Minor, BWV 885/2Johann Sebastian Bach, Emerson String Quartet
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2: Fugue No. 17 in A-Flat Major, BWV 886/2 (Arr. Förster for String Quartet in B-Flat Major)Johann Sebastian Bach, Emerson String Quartet
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2: Fugue No. 22 in B-Flat Minor, BWV 891/2Johann Sebastian Bach, Emerson String Quartet
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2: Fugue No. 23 in B Major, BWV 892/2Johann Sebastian Bach, Emerson String Quartet
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Fugue No. 4 in C-Sharp Minor, BWV 849/2Johann Sebastian Bach, Emerson String Quartet, Da-Hong Seetoo
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Fugue No. 22 in B-Flat Minor, BWV 867/2Johann Sebastian Bach, Da-Hong Seetoo, Emerson String Quartet
The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Fugue No. 14 in F-Sharp Minor, BWV 859/2 - Faster VersionJohann Sebastian Bach, Emerson String Quartet
Immerse yourself in the intricate and timeless compositions of Johann Sebastian Bach with the album "J.S. Bach: Fugues for String Quartet from The Well-Tempered Clavier." This exquisite collection, released on January 1, 2008, under the prestigious Deutsche Grammophon label, features a selection of fugues from Bach's iconic "The Well-Tempered Clavier," masterfully arranged for string quartet by Emanuel Aloys Förster.
The Emerson String Quartet brings these baroque masterpieces to life with their impeccable technique and profound musicality. Spanning a duration of 58 minutes, the album showcases a diverse range of fugues from both Book 1 and Book 2 of "The Well-Tempered Clavier." Each piece is a testament to Bach's genius, offering a rich tapestry of melodies, harmonies, and contrapuntal brilliance.
From the lively and energetic "Fugue No. 1 in C Major, BWV 846/2" to the introspective and profound "Fugue No. 24 in B Minor, BWV 869/2," the album takes you on a journey through the full spectrum of human emotion and musical expression. The inclusion of a faster version of "Fugue No. 14 in F-Sharp Minor, BWV 859/2" adds an extra layer of excitement and virtuosity to the collection.
Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the world of Bach, this album is a treasure trove of musical delights. The Emerson String Quartet's renditions are both faithful to the original compositions and innovative in their approach, making this album a standout in the realm of classical music.
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